barcode reader for my vb6 application

[zuza]

Dear all,

I'm designing database/vb6 application with sql-server source, and I need to read ID barcode which identifies the user and Case (it's file hard copy). To both of them we will put barcodes with barcode writer. Do I need simple barcode reader for this (and writer as well) or some special that is compatible with vb6. i mean what do I haev to do in order that barcode which they read to be tyransfered into my textbox in vb6 form.

rgds,
ZuZa.

 

[williamu]

I have a BarCode reader here that piggy backs on to the keyboard. When I pull the trigger the field with the focus get the barcode details stuffed into it.

If you want to print barcodes you'll need to buy a commercial plugin to support it unless you want to write it yourself.




William
Software Engineer
ICQ No. 56047340

 

[johnwm]

The easy way to print barcodes is to use a barcode font. Depending on the code you want to use, you may find a free font, or you may need to buy a font. Do a Google for "barcode fonts" to see your choices.

If you fancy doing it the hard way try the full spec for a barcode (code 39):

http://www.barcodeman.com/info/c39_1.php3

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[williamu]

To add to what John said you can get a free download of the numeric version of the Code 39 symbols here.



William
Software Engineer
ICQ No. 56047340